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Cost Control for manageable project costs

Without insight into costs, no grip on results. We provide control, predictability and better financial accountability.

Projects run over budget or returns lag behind? This is often due to insufficient insight into the relationship between progress, costs and planning. With good cost control you can avoid financial surprises and make timely adjustments.

At Ditio we support project organizations with both people and methods. We bring structure to cost management, from estimation to reporting and ensure that everyone works with the same clear principles.

What is cost control and why is it crucial?

Cost control, or cost management, is the process of monitoring, analyzing and adjusting project costs against budget. It is closely related to cost management: the broader set of financial control within projects.

Well-organized cost control makes project costs predictable, controllable and accountable to the client, management and board. Especially in technical or long-term projects, this is essential to maintain trust, both internally and externally.

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How does cost control work within project organizations?

Effective cost control starts with a reasoned budget, but it doesn't stop there. Throughout the project, we continue to test continuously:

  • How far along are we really in implementation?
  • What have we spent so far?
  • How does this compare with the original budget and schedule?
  • Do we need to make adjustments, and if so, where and when?

We set up processes and reports in such a way that you have real-time insight into these dynamics. Not explaining afterwards, but signaling beforehand.

Earned Value Management (EVM): measuring = knowing

Earned Value Management (EVM) is a widely used methodology within cost control. It links three dimensions together:

  • Budget (planned value)
  • Actual cost
  • Progress/performance (earned value).

By monitoring these integrally, you gain early insight into deviations and trends. Ditio applies EVM as part of a broader control framework, tailored to your organization, systems and projects.

What does good cost control provide?

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Fewer financial surprises

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Realistic and substantiated forecasts

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Better alignment between implementation and finance

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Increased trust among customers, funders and stakeholders

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Clear steering information for project teams and management

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Ditio's approach: structure, knowledge and reporting standards

At Ditio, we don't deliver a software package, but a thoughtful combination of people, processes and best practices. Our cost controllers:

  • Bring structure to cost processes
  • Connect to your systems (Excel, ERP, Primavera, etc.)
  • Create reports that really connect to decision making
  • Work collaboratively with project management, finance and operations

We offer standardization where we can, and customization where we must. Always focused on one goal: control of costs and returns.

For what situations is Ditio suitable as a cost control partner?

You recognize the need for better cost control when one or more of the following situations come into play:

Your project portfolio is growing and requires better control

Reports are there, but do not match MT needs

Cost and schedule are not in sync

You don't get anomalies until late

Management wants to be able to manage financial results

Together also make your project resilient?

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Other expertises

In addition to cost control, Ditio also offers support in:

Estimating

Cost estimating is more than just arithmetic. We provide realistic, substantiated estimates that provide guidance at every stage of your project.

Planning & Scheduling

No grip on your project without a realistic plan. We create schedules that are achievable and manageable, and that help teams work together efficiently.

Risk Management

Projects incur delays or failure costs when risks are spotted too late. We identify risks early and help manage them structurally, from analysis to follow-up.

Document Control

Without structure, project information gets lost and valuable time is lost. Ditio's document controllers bring order out of chaos and ensure that documents are always findable, usable and reliable. This way you work faster, safer and with more control over your projects.

Information Management

Information without structure is quickly information without value. We make sure your information flows are reliable, transferable and future-proof.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about cost control

What is the difference between cost control and cost management? Cost control is about monitoring and adjusting costs. Cost management covers the entire financial management process, from estimation to accountability.
What is Earned Value Management (EVM)? EVM links progress, costs and budget. This allows you to identify deviations early and make well-founded adjustments.
What reports can Ditio provide? Our specialists deliver: progress reports, cost analyses, EVM overviews, and management dashboards - always tailored to your organization.